Puffing Billy Steam Train Half-Day Tour from Melbourne
by Go West Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$338Overview
This half-day bus tour starts with a drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you board the Puffing Billy steam train, one of Australia's best-preserved heritage railways. The train ride lasts about an hour as it travels through the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Along the way, you cross the Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge while riding in open-sided carriages that let you enjoy fresh air and views of fern gullies and mountain ash forests. After arriving at Lakeside station, you have around one hour to explore Emerald Lake Park. You can walk the park’s trails, relax by the lake, or visit the café. The Lakeside Visitor Centre features interactive exhibits about the history of the Puffing Billy railway. The tour includes hotel pickup, onboard WiFi, air conditioning on the bus, and an English-speaking guide who provides information throughout the journey. After the park visit, the bus returns to Melbourne in the early afternoon to complete the roughly six-hour tour. Meals and drinks are not included. There are optional extended tour combinations available that include a Phillip Island Penguin Parade afternoon tour, but these are separate from this half-day trip. Large bags and some items are not allowed on the train.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Puffing Billy Railway
Arriving in Belgrave, passengers board the historic Puffing Billy steam train that dates to the early 1900s. The open-sided carriages allow fresh air and views of the surrounding forest during the roughly one-hour ride.
60 min
Dandenong Ranges National Park
The train travels through the Dandenong Ranges, passing through forested areas with towering trees and fern gullies. The route includes crossing the Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, which offers views over the landscape.
Lakeside Visitor Centre
At Lakeside station, visitors can spend about 30 minutes viewing interactive exhibits on Puffing Billy’s history and the local area. The café is also available for refreshments.
30 min
Emerald Lake Park
Emerald Lake Park offers approximately 30 minutes to explore walking trails around the lake and greenery. Visitors can also take photos near the Visitors Centre or relax by the water.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Puffing Billy Steam Train Half-Day Tour from Melbourne
by Go West Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$338Overview
This half-day bus tour starts with a drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you board the Puffing Billy steam train, one of Australia's best-preserved heritage railways. The train ride lasts about an hour as it travels through the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Along the way, you cross the Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge while riding in open-sided carriages that let you enjoy fresh air and views of fern gullies and mountain ash forests. After arriving at Lakeside station, you have around one hour to explore Emerald Lake Park. You can walk the park’s trails, relax by the lake, or visit the café. The Lakeside Visitor Centre features interactive exhibits about the history of the Puffing Billy railway. The tour includes hotel pickup, onboard WiFi, air conditioning on the bus, and an English-speaking guide who provides information throughout the journey. After the park visit, the bus returns to Melbourne in the early afternoon to complete the roughly six-hour tour. Meals and drinks are not included. There are optional extended tour combinations available that include a Phillip Island Penguin Parade afternoon tour, but these are separate from this half-day trip. Large bags and some items are not allowed on the train.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Puffing Billy Railway
Arriving in Belgrave, passengers board the historic Puffing Billy steam train that dates to the early 1900s. The open-sided carriages allow fresh air and views of the surrounding forest during the roughly one-hour ride.
60 min
Dandenong Ranges National Park
The train travels through the Dandenong Ranges, passing through forested areas with towering trees and fern gullies. The route includes crossing the Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, which offers views over the landscape.
Lakeside Visitor Centre
At Lakeside station, visitors can spend about 30 minutes viewing interactive exhibits on Puffing Billy’s history and the local area. The café is also available for refreshments.
30 min
Emerald Lake Park
Emerald Lake Park offers approximately 30 minutes to explore walking trails around the lake and greenery. Visitors can also take photos near the Visitors Centre or relax by the water.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.